S. S. WESLEY

Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876) was born in London, son of composer Samuel Wesley and named after his father and Johann Sebastian Bach. His grandfather was the hymn writer Charles Wesley and his great-uncle was theologian John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church. As a child, he sang in the choir of the Chapel Royal and at St. Paul's Cathedral. He played the organ in several London churches and wrote music for melodramas in theatres. He became organist of Hereford Cathedral at age 22 and became focused on music for the Church. He trained at Oxford and held influential positions Exeter Cathedral, Leeds Parish Church, Winchester Cathedral, and Gloucester Cathedral. He was offered a knighthood but chose to be given money instead. His compositions are mostly anthems, organ music, and other church music.

All are mixed chorus; some contain divisi.

SET	TITLE	VOICING	TEXT	LISTEN
	Arising from the deep			LISTEN X Stop audio before closing
	Shall I tell you whom I love?		J. Oxenford	LISTEN X Stop audio before closing
	The Mermaid		Charles A. Burroughs	LISTEN X Stop audio before closing